CoorsTek Receives Colorado Top Company Award for 2007
Technical ceramics manufacturer selected as leader in manufacturing excellence
Denver, Colorado, September 18, 2007 - CoorsTek, Inc., a global technical ceramics manufacturer, received the Colorado Top Company Award for its excellence in financial performance, manufacturing, and community involvement at the awards ceremony for the 20th Annual Top Company competition.
Presented by Peter deSilva, President and CEO of UMB Financial Corporation and Sandy Rothe, Managing Partner, Deloitte, the award was received by John K. Coors, President, CEO, and Chairman of CoorsTek, Inc.
"CoorsTek employees dedicate themselves on a daily basis to make a measurable difference in their local communities and the world," said John K. Coors. "Having this effort recognized by some of Colorado's top business leaders is a great honor for all of us," he continued.
Ann Trujillo, co-anchor of KMGH's Channel 7 News Team, emceed the event and pointed out several achievements as Coors approached the stage including the company's increase in sales of 57%, labor efficiency increase of 19%, and reduction of waste by 30% over the past three years. She also pointed out the company contributions to The Children's Museum of Denver, American Heart Association, and money raised for relief efforts during Katrina disaster.
More about CoorsTek
CoorsTek is the largest technical ceramics manufacturer in North America and has facilities in Europe and Asia. CoorsTek supplies critical components and assemblies for semiconductor, energy, medical, automotive, aerospace, electronic, power generation, telecommunication, and other high-technology applications. Utilizing advanced material technologies (including technical ceramics and other high-performance materials), the company's engineered solutions enable its customers' products to overcome technological barriers and improve performance.
For more information about CoorsTek, please visit the Company's website at www.coorstek.com.
